Pentax KX

The K-X still have the brackets and with that it's quite easy to guess where the focus point is but indeed you need to know that but luckily it's no different than what Pentax always use and so for me it wasn't a problem. I just do the same thing I also did with the K10D.

You call that a "point"? Maybe you should read up on logical fallacies.

No-one here is "complaining" and "crying" as you so tactfully put it (that's sarcasm too, by the way). I am sure everyone who has noted shortcomings of the K-x researched before buying their camera. Does this make the K-x perfect? Does it make the shortcomings go away? Should they be ignored? Obviously some do not think so.

The original poster asked "I have read some very positive reports but would like some feed back on anything you have found the camera to be good or bad." Read that again, as you apparently missed it the first time. It says "good or bad".

Your sad attempt at personal insults says more about you than anyone else.

Another con: Although the K-x supports a wireless remote it has no socket for a wired remote control, which is quite inconvenient in situations where one wants to do a timed Bulb release.

Having both a K10 and a KX I have found that I actually get more "keeperd" from the KX when it comes to fast moving sports scenes.

I now use the Kx on 11 point auto focus. Just a personal preference and maybe proof that my eyes can't beat the focus accuracy of the Kx technology while still keeping up with the action. The K10 might also be as good in its "novice" focus settings but then the chance to use higher isos on the Kx means faster shutter speeds and less camera shake.

Pentax DSLRs are improving and developing. Perhaps the "cons" mentioned above will be addressed in future models. All tools have their limitations but the KX and the KM are both well able to give great pictures and so often the greatest handicap is the guy who presses the shutter.

Hi Stefan Im taking it that the pic is of the screen in live mode here and not from the veiw finder. I tried a copy of the camera yesterday and could not see anything in the veiw finder as to help to know which was the point of focus. I much prefer the system in the K10 but thats just me.
Ian

Inserting AA batteries while holding the camera is a pain BUT they are quick to recharge (I read that the Li-ion batteries take about 6hrs in the standard charger???) and you can even use good quality alkalines bought from the garage, in an 'emergency'. They last me quite a few days in my K200D. So lack of AA support gives me concern with the K-7, although I could get a non-OEM grip....

Nowhere near that long. Our K10D/K20D batteries recharge in a couple of hours. In practice, we each have three batteries and one of them will last almost a week on holiday. On a wedding shoot one battery will last the whole event and not be anywhere near needing recharging.

What John said above.

Now I have two bodies, I can't remember having to change batteries during a shoot.

The disposable Lithiums last around 800+ shots in my Kx, and Eneloops about half that.

Not saying that the K7 Battery takes a while to charge - but brought it to work this morning and it is still charging now (1pm)

Of course this depends on the charger as well. Chargers for AA have different rates, ranging from the "speed chargers" to trickle chargers that condition the batteries as they work. You get a lot more life from them that way.

For regular use I have a Maha charger ("Powerex") and even then never worry about how long batteries are taking. This is more to do with having enough sets on hand than anything else. if all your sets are depleted and you are waiting for one to recharge it always seems like forever!

On a trip, for use in a hotel room, I would bring along something more compact. but still there is rarely a need to charge more than one set over-night, which is more than enough time.

That sounds more like it.

Mayday's comment makes me nervous. I guess the answer is keep a spare battery charged! trouble is being organised is not my strong point.

Ian this is the viewfinder and indeed you don't see the greyish square and you don't see which focus point is selected in the viewfinder and I didn't said that

I said: "The K-X still have the brackets and with that it's quite easy to guess where the focus point is"
As you can see the brackets suround the focus point so if you select a focus point on you can see on the LCD screen which point is selected and you can then easily guess where the focus point is in the viewfinder because of the brackets.
Flossie said you had no way of knowing where the focus point are but because of the brackets that isn't true.

Thanks for clarifying this poin Stefan Im going to have to think this one through. If the system was the same as the k10 however I would defenetly go for a KX as this is a lot of camera for the price ticket in my opinion.
Ian

Good luck Ian thinking this one out.
It depends on your shooting style if the AF indication is a big miss or not.

I believe with the K10D you can set the AF indication off so you can try it out how it would be.